21 Alton Gardens, Luton, LU1 3NA
UPRN:10070557015Flat/Maisonette2 bedsBuilt 1900-1929
Tenure: -Council Tax: Band AEPC: C (71)
Data freshness:Listing· 8mo agoListing: stale, refreshed 8mo ago (2026-03-23T08:38:43.027431+00:00)Planning· 4mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-10T09:42:46.607931+00:00)EPC· 6mo agoEPC: stale, refreshed 6mo ago (2026-05-20T10:58:39.129138+00:00)Risk· 5mo agoRisk: stale, refreshed 5mo ago (2026-06-18T00:00:00+00:00)Connectivity· 1mo agoConnectivity: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-03T06:43:10.905825+00:00)Schools· 1mo agoSchools: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-06T08:24:30.427161+00:00)Amenities· 2mo agoAmenities: ageing, refreshed 2mo ago (2026-09-23T00:00:00+00:00)Area· Census 2021Area: static reference data (Census 2021); authoritative and does not refresh
HP Score
66
/ 100
Mixed
Verdict
3 days ago
- Verdict: INVESTIGATE, on a scale of Buy, Investigate, Avoid.
Mixed signals - investigate
Evidence
16 of 21 sourcesSale Estimate
£173,000
£138k - £207kLow
Estimate
£173k
Range
£138k – £207k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£1,000
£950 - £1k
Monthly
£1,000
Yield
6.94%
Verdict
Derived from HomePortfolio scores
21 Alton Gardens earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 66/100. Investment score 66/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is elevated. Walkability is good (73/100). Flood risk is not assessed: check the Environment Agency long-term flood map before offering. Every figure here comes from the live HomePortfolio API; anything it does not publish is left out.
Key SourcesEPC RegisterPortal listingsOfcom Connected NationsMarket estimates (third-party AVM)Defra strategic noise mapping, England Round 4 (Contains Defra data © Crown copyright and database right 2023-2024, Open Government Licence v3.0)Walk ScoreONS Census 2021Police.ukHM Land Registry company ownershipHM Land Registry covenantsPlanIt / council planning portalsOverture Maps PlacesOfsted / DfE GIAS
66
HP Score
66/ 100
Mixed
66
Investment Score
66/ 100
Moderate
69
Crime Score
69/ 100
Elevated
73
Walkability
73/ 100
High
Transit & Bike
Transit 22Bike 57
Walk Score, out of 100
Valuation & Market
Sale Estimate£173,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£1,000
Gross Yield6.94%
1y Growth-
3y Growth+0.1%
5y Growth-0.5%
10y Growth+3.9%
Last Sold Price-
Risk Overview
- Flood RiskUnknown
- SubsidenceModerate
- RadonLow
- MiningLow
- LandslideLow
- Air QualityLow
- NoiseModerate
Planning Activity
Recent Apps
0LU1 3NA
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
- Pending26/01063/PRIORDRequest for Prior Approval - Demolition of all buildings outlined in red on the site and location plans under the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended)- Schedule 2, Part 11, Class B - Demolition of the pedestrian bridge which formerly provided pedestrian access across the A505 (Vauxhall Way) to the former Vauxhall Van Factory.
- Pending26/01066/DOCDemolition of existing dwelling No. 4 Seymour Avenue and existing garage block to the west of the site and the erection of two and half storey building to provide 3 flats (2 x 2 bed and 1 x1 bed) with associated amenity space and surface parking area. Discharge of conditions 12 (Contamination) and 13 (Verification Report) of Planning permission 25/00548/FUL dated 21 November 2025.
- Pending26/01062/AMENDOutline Planning Application for demolition of the existing buildings and redevelopment for a mix of new industrial, storage and distribution uses (Classes E(g)(iii), B2 and B8) and cafe (Class E). To include access from Kimpton Road and Vauxhall Way, servicing, parking, landscaping and associated works. - Non-Material Amendments pertaining to Conditions 35 (Noise Assessment) and 40 (Habitat Management and Monitoring Plan- HMMP) of Planning Permission No. 26/00064/OUTEIA dated 6th October 2026
Ownership
- Corporate Ownership59.4%
- Overseas OwnershipNo
- Lease Term Remaining-
- CovenantsRestrictive
- Lease Type-
- Last Ownership Change-
- SourceLand Registry
Connectivity
Broadband (Standard)
15 Mbps
Mobile 4G/5G Coverage
-
EV Charger
-
PTAL Rating
-
Area Profile
Median EarningsLocal authority£28,741
Population Density-
Owner Occupied54%
Age Distribution
0-15 20%16-64 70%65+ 10%
Schools Nearby
- The Linden Academy0.2 miGood
- Avenue Centre for Education0.3 miGoodConcerns
- Cutenhoe Hill Primary School0.3 miArea grades2025
Inspected after Ofsted withdrew the single overall grade.
- Chiltern Academy0.3 miGood
2 of 6 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.